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Pink Floyd - The Wall

Pink Floyd - The Wall (1982)

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Release Date: Aug 1, 1982 Limited

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Inspired by Pink Floyd's album of the same name, Pink Floyd: The Wall is a dark, expressionistic musical, told from the point of view of Pink, a depressed rock musician. The film is structured around Pink's reflections on his life, all of which center on the building of "the wall." This wall is a metaphor for psychological isolation, a barrier Pink creates to distance himself from his pain. The foundations for this wall are lain in childhood, with the death of Pink's father leaving him to be

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Dec 2, 1999

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Critic Reviews for Pink Floyd - The Wall

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Nothing is put together for you, but all the pieces of the puzzle are there for you to create what you want. It's refreshing to see a movie that is completely out of the box, and doesn't follow any present forumla. THE WALL is a great rock opera.

May 12, 2012 Full Review Source: Sin Magazine
Austin Kennedy
Sin Magazine

Visually stunning and disturbing, an essential midnight movie.

June 17, 2005
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

A stunning portrayal of a slide from isolation into madness. And the music rocks, too--bonus.

July 9, 2004
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

One of Alan Parker's few truly bad movies.

August 14, 2003 | Comments (15)
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Visually stunning yet strangely forced tale.

February 7, 2003
Gerry Shamray
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

dated and self-aggrandizing but a watershed

September 19, 2002
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

Good music. Sick imagery.

August 25, 2002 | Comments (5)
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

A midnight movie classic!

August 15, 2002
John Venable
Supercala.com
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The Wall acts as a poem to tell its story. In both art and script, the film is a breakaway from what we would imagine it to be: a terribly overlong music video. Although pacing is almost nonexistent, with verses drastically varying in length, the curious premise requires the undivided attention of one who listens to Pink Floyd for their conceptual intrigue, not just the psychedelic tinge. Outside of the music itself, only around 250 total words are spoken, perhaps less than that. The plot is extremely unconventional, built up by a plethora of metaphors. Those who appreciate the subtleties of avant-garde art such as Fellini's 8 1/2 will without a doubt love it; others, even Pink Floyd fans, may find trouble understanding the brilliant idea. Our story revolves around Pink (Bob Geldof), an man young yet unbearably depressed. We learn of his earlier life in more comprehensive flashback, and his current situation in metaphors. The "wall" itself is perhaps the best instance of symbolism, as a resemblance of alienation.

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September 22, 2012
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One of the most surreal movies I've ever seen in my life. The story is a little hard to understand at times, especially when it comes to distinguishing what is going on in the real world or Pink's mind. However, if you like Pink Floyd music, this movie will certainly be a treat. The animation sequences are the best parts of this film, they are technically impressive and fit the disturbing look of the movie and the music. My favorite parts of the film are the "Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2" school scene and "The Trial" at the film's climax.
October 22, 2011
Christopher Heim
Christopher Heim

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    1. Pink: STOP!
    – Submitted by David E (4 months ago)
    1. Pink's Friend: [seeing a train approaching] Pinky, here comes the train! Get off the line, you bloody idiot, here it comes! [Pink doesn't get out off the line as the train approaches closer] PINKY, GET OFF THE LINE!
    – Submitted by David E (4 months ago)
    1. Rock 'n' Roll Manager: [as he looks upon Pink's trashed hotel room] Fuck me!
    – Submitted by David E (4 months ago)
    1. Pink's Groupie: [to Pink] What are you watching? [he doesn't respond] Hello? Hey, are you feeling okay?
    – Submitted by David E (4 months ago)
    1. Teacher: If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!
    – Submitted by David E (4 months ago)
    1. Teacher: POEMS EVERYONE!
    – Submitted by Alec W (6 months ago)

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